One new nominee will be added each day over the coming weeks and they will then put the final list of influential women to a vote between a panel of experts and the general public.

Additional nominees will be sought by you, the public, and you can email your own thoughts on who should be in the list, together with your reasons why to rob@sportforbusiness.com.

FIONA COGHLAN (Ireland Women's captain):

Fiona Coghlan captained the Ireland Women's squad to a memorable Six Nations Grand Slam win last year, following in the footsteps of the likes of men's captains Karl Mullen (1948) and Brian O'Driscoll (2009) and Under-20s skipper David Pollock (2007).

Having played internationally for 13 years, it was a fitting tribute when she was also awarded the Irish Times/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Year award last December.

Her leadership on the field of play over the course of her career has been immense but part of the reason for her inclusion in this list is her commitment to promoting Women's sport through an accomplished media profile.

Coghlan, the 80-times capped prop, was front and centre stage as Aon came on board as sponsors of the Ireland Women's squad and as they played their first ever international at the Aviva Stadium.

In true amateur tradition she combines her rigorous training schedule for club, province and the national team with holding down a full-time job as a teacher in Lucan.

Like a number of those who have gone before on the Sport for Business list and who will come in the next weeks, she will be a key role model for younger players coming through who can see that it is possible to play sport to a high level as part of a busy life.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt praised the squad's 'immense character' following the 27-24 GUINNESS Series success against Australia. Meanwhile, captain Rory Best reflects on 'an emotional day' as he made his 100th appearance for his country.

Irish Rugby TV brings you a behind the scenes look at Ireland's final GUINNESS Series game against Australia. Joe Schmidt's men marked captain Rory Best's 100th cap with a superb 27-24 victory over the Wallabies.

Saturday's GUINNESS Series clash with Australia marks Michael Kearney's last game as Ireland team manager. We spoke to him about five memorable years in the role. Watch out for a couple of special cameos!

We're ready to create something legendary. A showcase for rugby nations old and new. A tournament that will grow the game globally, promote the values, spirit and ethos of rugby and will capture the world's imagination. #Ireland2023 - Liam Neeson gives voice to Ireland's bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023.

Tickets are now on sale for the first ever Women's November International Series to be held in the UCD Bowl. Kids go free with any adult tickets. Ireland will face world champions England, top ranked Canada and the Black Ferns of New Zealand.

Tournament Director Garrett Tubridy sets the scene for an exciting weekend of rugby at UCD where 16 Women's Sevens teams will battle it out at for one qualifying spot for the Rio Olympics. Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.ie/sevens.

Tadhg Furlong reflects on a disappointing day for Ireland against South Africa. However, he will take positives from his first Test start and be ready to build for the final match of the series in Port Elizabeth.

Paddy Jackson is preparing for Ireland's second Test against South Africa on Saturday (kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time). The Ulster out-half has been checking out Ellis Park in advance of the match.